An improved performance, but were we a bit lucky to escape with a draw?
Our first hit-out under our new coach started well, but ultimately was a bit of a disaster.
Australia confirmed their spot at the World Cup finals with an emphatic victory.
It was supposed to be a very difficult away tie in a hostile cauldron. It was anything but.
One of the most dramatic 24 hour periods in Socceroos history.
History repeats itself with a disappointing result in Malaysia.
I cannot recall a more frustrating football match. Australia dominated every aspect of the game except the final score and, unfortunately, it was not enough.
Needing only a draw from this match to all but guarantee qualification, we lost 0-2 and possibly have a hard road ahead.
A match full of derring-do from both teams ended in a draw and Australia bowed out of the tournament.
Australia's hopes of progressing to the next stage are hanging by a thread after a disappointing draw.